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Notice.

Y HAVE for collection all past due notes
and accounts due G. Ober & Sons Com
pany, and urge the prompt payment of
same. Parties wishing TO communicate
with me, please address Leonardtown.
The price of the Ober's Special Com
pound for Tobacco has been reduced to
$50 per ton, free on board from Baltimore.
Will be glad to furnish all reliable and
responsible farmers.
JOHN NJ. LLOYD.
April 21-2mn
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
FOR SHERIFF.

Mcssrs.. Editors You will please an.
nounce Mr.. JOHN s. JONES, of the sth
district, ae candidate for the next Sher.
ihalty, subject to the Republican Conven-
ton, and say that he will be supported en-
tirely by his party and by democrats also.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS.
Oct Tie.
Leonardtow a, April S, SO.
Messrs. Editors s-You will please an
nounce Mr.. ]. L, CONNOLLY as q candi.
datefor the Sheriffalty at the next election
end say that he win be cordially support
ed BY the public generally.
April 8, SIT.
Mr.. X Kline CLARKE, of Patuxent.
. suggested rs suitable democratic can
didafe for the next Sheriffalfy. He would
be strong candidate and, If elected, would
make most faithful officer DExocRArs.
Messrs. Editors s--Announce GEoRsR K
MATTINGLy. Of Chaptico, as a candidate
Tor the next SherifhIty. subject 20 the de-
cision Of the Democratic Convention. If
he win consent 10 run he will receive the
cofuiai support OF The People.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. ID. Suit, Druggist, Bippus, Ind, testi-
flies: Il can recommend Electric Bitters as
the very best remedy. Every bottle sold
has given relief in every case. One man
tism of 10 years standing" Abraham Hare,
best selling medicine have ever handled
in my 90 years experience, is Electric Bit
ters." Thousands of others have added
their testimony, So that the verdict is unan-
imous that Electric Bitters do cure all dis
eases of the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. Only
a half dollar a bottle at VIM. J. Edelen, L
Go. and J. T. Ballenger.-2
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
NOTICE TocarDIToas.

Orphans Court Of 6 Mary's County, Scr.
May 3, 1887
ORDERED by the Court. That William
l. Thomas, administrator W. A. Of
JANE HAGUE GOLDIE COLLINS.
late Of St. Aary's county, Nd, deceased,
give the notice required BY law 20 the de-
ceaseds creditors 70 exhibit their claims and
that the same be published once a week for
six successive weeks In the St Mary's BgA-
coz. Test: Jas. T. NJ RALEY,
Register Of Wills for ST. Mary's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance Of the above order, / here
by give notice that / have obtained from
the Orphans Court OfSt Mary's county, Ma
ryland, letters Of administration on the per
sonal estate of Jane Hague Goldie Collins,
late of said CO., deceased. All persons having
claims against the said deceased are hereby
notified 20 exhibit the same with the proper
vouchers attached thereto 10 the subscriber,
on or before the 10th day of Nov, 1887, they
viii otherwise by law be excluded from the
benefits of the said estate. All persons in
debted To the deceased are requested to make
immediate payment 10 the subscriber.
WIN L. THOMAS,
Administrator w a
Nav < 1SS.-Hw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Next Thursday. the 18th instant,
the Democratic State Central Com
mittee will meet in Baltimore and fix
the date for holding the State Con-
vention.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Gen. Bradley 7. johnson and Col.
L. Victor Baughman are interchane-
ing the liveliest kind of compliments.
Very many people think that neither
man is quite as bad as his adversary
would make believe.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
z ElG TIN O..
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
HeZekiah b. CawOod

John 7. Crismond and
Estelle p. Crismond. his wife.
In the Circuit Court for 81 Maryis county,
sitting as Court of Equity.
No. go \. Z.
Ordered, this 26th day Of April. 1857, that
the sale made and reported by Hezekiah b.
Cawood, Mortgage, in the above cause. be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 10 the
contrary be shown on or before the an
Monday Of May, 1857, provided copy Of
this order be published in the 5. Mary,s
BEACON once week for three successive
weeks prior 10 the said 18th Monday OF Nav.
The report states the land sold for $3.50.
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
]. FRANK FORD. Clerk.
April .. lSS1-Swx
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Though Monday
day for the corporal
put out As early as
mo. There was a
Anti-marble and Al
n ticket dernandinf
more work and NJ
not least. u ticket VI
lamps ; no taxes f:
water; no finer ; Sd
fires every dark mig
night" The AntiA
OF the largest sto,
and the last nentiC
Messrs. w. ii. Forl
Hayden. Charles +
DIR. Chas. Comb
hvoriie tor baili;'
came of, howeve
changes in the peH
cts, and the fight III
tween the old men d.
+. n. Holmes. Jct.
II. Jones. Of the frs
elected and br the
there was q tie betv
Jarboe, Chas. Fo,
each receiving II s.
The total numbe I
two and the canvas,
q general election.
led his ticket, receiN
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Major Innss Randolph, one of the
brightest and most accomplished news
paper men In the State, died recently
at his home in Baltimore.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
Down Down Go Prices!
Help d Tobacco Growers +!

FARxEks:
l am ssze yoa have In the last twelve
months as.sd yourselves thousand times
the ques6qn. @iTow shall I make both
ends meefsr Wei, 1 win tell .you how
! have ddae Il BY buying only that which
I was eobpelle.i 70 have and that ut
the lowe cash price. Now the next
question s7where to buys Why.
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Ceansy Cosn ssaiss


The County Cor
Aims House ON tn,
sons, Buckler an |
and DIR. Charles {
Board made an u
House and found q
condition. II was
paupers in the bas
room on the fint
nounced 90 the Ba
II. Carroll, late
whereupon the fol
offered and adopt
WuEREAs, II h.
10 cali from the '
WILLIAM ii. CARR
Re e Resiocd. I
his death and depl'
end efficient co-wo
our duties as Counl
Nary's county, am
Be it Re~oiued. I
heard Of the sad dc
occurred a few d
ANAL children. ]
tend our sympathy
Be IL Resolxi,
olutions be sent 20
furnished 20 each .
publication.
Re IL Resolccd, 7
20 the memory Of {.
Office Of the County
ed in mourning for
The Board then
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
MARRIED.

In Baltimore city, on April 2Sth, at the
brides residence, by the Rev. Mr.. Harding
GEORGE. w. NELSON to MOLLIE
TUCKER.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
FOR THE ORPHANS COURT.

The duties of the position well, faithful
" and impartially performed entitle DAN
lei j. PAYNE TO a second term In the
Orphans Court, and he is respectfully an
nounced as candidate for that position.
dis re-election will be for the good ofthe
April 4. WHOLE PEopLE,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

cards, menu cards and reminders Of
entertainments given in HIS honor.
engraved on gold plates FL.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
Peruvian GuanO.

TUST received q cargo of Peruvian
- Guano direct from the Lobos Islands.
which / offer for sale At greatly reduced
prices.
]. q. A. HOLLOWAY,
No. lO7 McElderTy's Wharf.
Baltimore Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
L A GREAT BARGAIN.

One IL II. p ECLIPSE ENGINE and
Saw Mil attached; One new Timber Cart /;
also, one Geiser Separator, with 30 inch
Cylinder, Betting, sc. Apply 10
LUKE +. MATTHEWS.
Leonaritown, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
FOR SALE.

Ustt.DOuS sHUssfU, % Ieet long
1 AGf-oestosssed .siasseB, 20 n. long.
Both Boats are comparatively new
with complete outfits for Clustering. These
boats are in charge of Dan'l. s. Woodland
and may be seen at Towards Wharf
For terms, apply TO ID. C. HAMMETT,
Atty. Leonardsown, Nd.
April 21-1m.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
FOR THE HOUSE OF DEL EGATEs

MeSsrs. Yates & King-Please announce
LEO j. LATHROUM as a candidate for
the Legislature, and say if he will consent
To be candidate he will be warmly sup
ported by the 9TH election district.
May So Peoples Friend.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
40 wsrk.

~ W0has
A steam pile-dri'
Banks, has arrived
commenced work !
that point. Contra
Ing he proposed n
10 California, 10 wa
A Mr.. Brewster Il
lions.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
Ann VI. Combs,
Charlotte C. McSherry
VS..
Ellen Il. Fenwick and others.

In the Circuit Court for ST Mary's county
sitting as Court of Equity.
No. 641 y. f.
Ordered, this Goth day of April, 1897,
that the sales made and reported by Robt. C.
Combs, Trustee in the above cause, be rat.
flied and confirmed, unless cause to the
contrary be shown on or before the 3rd
Monday of May, 1887, provided a copy OF
this order be published in the St. Mary's
BEACON once a week for three successive
weeks prior to the said Bird Monday OF
May.
The report states the lands sold for 81. 325.
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
April 81, 1SS7-3w.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
Death of Mrs. Ia

Mrs. Elizabeth J
Peter W. Grain, lie.
the Eutaw House Il
sis. Mrs. Grain
Thomas +. and An
was born in Chs
May 10, 1910. 81
Judge Grain: SepteI
lived happily toge
months. She was l
ed a remarkable IN,
extensively. Ex-J
came 10 Baltimore
years ago and boar
eight years ago, sin
lived at the Eutav
children.-Ri!timO'
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
New Advertisements.
FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

MesSrs Editors.-Please announce for the
consideration of the Democratic voters of
81 Marys county the name of Mr.. RICH
ARD II. MAGILL as a candidate for the
next Legislature. His nomination would
BE- especially gratifying TO host of friends
in the 9th District
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Mrs. j. Simms
Millinery and Fla
and Notions at the
Mrs. Z. T. Burl
and will be pleas.
ers and rs many II
call. As Mrs. Fe
duct business eni.
can and will ~g 4.
IL 10 the interest oi
line to deal with h
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
Recovered.

Reeeverssa.
Mr.. 9, l.. Welt |
las, nom his Virgin
him his slocp, Tn
ported sometime |
bought the stolen !
suit for damages OF
be tried In October
wealth's Attorney
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Messrs. Editors You will please an
nounce NTH. STANISLAUS JARBOF
Of the 3rd district, as candidate for Conn
- Commissioner, and say he viii be sup
ported by.A
req z4s Many Friends
You win please announce GEO. F. TEN
NiSON e . suitable candidate for Com
misssones Court, and say that he viii
receive the support OF
Democrats and Republicans
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

|CUI This OUI,
Send to US and we will
I'LL out prices and return
The combination recently entered into
by the wheel manufacturers furnishes an
opportunity for carriage and wagon build
ers to purchase the material and put up
PLAIN WOOD HUB WHEELS at rea-
sonable cost, We therefore submit for your
consideration the following:
LOT NO. 10.
l set Hubs, up to in. dia. set Hickory
Rims, to II inch. set Hickory Spokes,
to II inch. Price. ...........
LOT NO. go.
l set Hubs, up TO inch diameter. set
Hickory Rims, II or II inch. l set Hicko-
ry Spokes, II or II inch. Price. ......
LOT NO. so.
l set Hubs, up ~ inch dia set Hickory
Rims, Il inch. l set Hickory Spokes, Il
or Il inch. Price.
LOT NO. 20.
hfs nhc nm "a Q ioe6Gss dSipBokcss g, 9sk
inch. Price.
MANUFACTURER OF THE
Novelty Axle Setter and Straightener,
No Shop compile without one
"CASF0RIEE," the only reliable Axle
Grease.
"cASTR0LINE," champion Axle Grease.
MAGNOLIA" Axle Grease in 25 H. Pail.
CAMBRIA LINK BARB WIRE.
STEEL HARROW TEETH.
COACH FINDINGS, IRON, STEEL.
J. q. KENDALL,
els Penna. Ave. GIG B Street.
w SHIN cTON, ., C..
H- Parties owning saw mills and en-
gagged in getting out prime white oak tim
bes are invited TO correspond with us a.
We are always in the market for this class
of material.
April z, 1SS7-t
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Rssigesa.

Policeman Jane
western district, wll
force last week. has
no, like the work.
county. His succei
board Saturday,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

B9e0Dotts
The first local i
season, was play'
Charlotte Hall an,
The latter Won by
Innings, |
Charlotte Hall, 2
Mechanicsvillc, ?
The mines were
Charlotte Hall
N. Thomas, Soonest
Parran and Edwar
I Mechanicsville.-
bert, A. Adams, !
Burroughs, lliggs
water.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05
Saint Maj


I.ass.
On rpsd leading |
Hezekiah Il. Cawoo
. gold bracelet, sbo.
n II. II. engrayo
please return 10 Oh
ward.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1887-05-05

Ordered, this Goth day of April. 1887, that
the Auditors Report, filed in this cause, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 20 the
contrary be shown on or before the 3ri
Monday of May. 1887, provided copy Of
this order be published in the ST. Mary's
BEACON once week for three successive
weeks prior 10 the said 3rd Monday Of
May.
J. FRANK FORD, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
J: FRANK FORD, Clerk.
Anril u. 1SS1-2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
BESIDE THEIR FATHERS COFFIN.


There was a sensational scene Saturday after.
noon at the funeral OF Henry p Hay, which took
place from the house of Mrs. L. c. B. wickersham.
400 Spruce street, lie Droit Park. Mr. Hay, who
was forty years old was clerk In the First
Auditors once, and had lived in Washington for
several years. He died on Thanksgiving day, ana
the funeral took place Saturday. the remains being
buried IN Rock Greek Church cemetery When
friends were gathering at Mrs. Wickersham's
house, preparatory 70 leaving for the church
TWO young men stood up by the comm and
announced that their father had abandoned
their mother, and that a once happy family
had been wrecked through Mrs Wiekersham
and her daughter Helen. Mrs Wickersham and
her daughter were not present in the room when
tne speech was made. When the funeral party
lett tue house Mrs. Wickersham, IL is stated OBJ
lected 10 The two young men taking seats, as they
unaereooS 70 DO IN The nrst carriage as chief
mourners. She said that she had hired the car
nages A lady present thereupon invited the young
men into her carriage. They went TO the sceme-
mony. The scene at the funeral was the sequel TO
a depiora6e family scandal Mr. Henry p. Hay
Was broth her OF the late Malcolm Hay of Ptttsburg
ne studied Tor the ministry, and was ordained by
tue late shop stevens. For number OF years he
was rector OF the Church OF the Good shepherd, at
Kosemont, near Philadelphia. President Grant,
Florence Italy, but he remained abroad but short
time, returning 10 Philadelphia In 1877. and as:
shepherd. In January, 1883, a report was re-
ceved by Bishop stevens Affecting Mr.. Hays moral
Cndfdcter. Upon the CONTINUATION OF the facts the
bishop suspended him from his priestly Office for a
period Of six months. At the end OF this period
the bishop entered an Inhibition, covering an in
dennite period, and intended to forever prevent
him preaching In any church in the diocese. After
TINS Mr.. Hay went abroad and assumed the burden
OF ecclesiastical labors in England, but desisted
after Bishop stevens correspOnded with the church
authorities there. The story, as told by one OF the
sons, Is that the cause OF the family trouble was
that in January, 1883, Mr.. Hay deserted his wife,
and went TO Cincinnati with Miss WickerSham.
In 1888 Mrs. Hay obtained a divorce. Miss Wick
ershan Is about twenty five years Old and attrac-
overlooking. She declined To make any statement
concerning the affair.
A STAR reporter saw Miss Wickersham this MORN
ing at her home, 400 Spruce street, lie DrOt Park.
She stated that she had nothing TO say in regard
TO the publications concerning her; that 1t waSim-
possible 10 reply TO false statements, and she
thought that the least said the better for all
Cerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
A BIC BARGAIN

IN UNLAUNDERED SHIRTS. WE HAVE list
BOUGHT OF A LEADING MANUFACTURER, AT A
GREAT SACRIFICE, LOT OF UNLAUNDERED
SHIRTS. WHICH WE SHALL OFFER AT 65c
THESE SHIRTS ARE MADE FROM wAMsUTTA
COTTON, REINFORCED AND TWENTY ONE HUN
BRED LINEN BOSOMS. NEVER SOLD FOR LESS
THAN 81. THIS Is DECIDEDLY THE BEST
SHIRT EVER OFFERED FOR THE MONEY
56-inch Ladies' Cloth Suiting in fancy mixtures
621fc., reduced from 81.
46-inch Atwood Diagonal, SOC.
BLACK Cashmere extra good quality SOC.
ull STOCK Underwear, Hosery, Gloves. &c &c
!O-4 White Blankets, 81 81 %. 81 80.
ia An-Wool White Blankets, a5
BED COMFORTS. LARGE SIZE. 81, s1.25.
Ingram Carpet, 25c 37ck
Extra Heavy Cotton Chain Ingram Garnet 5Oc
Cottage Carpet 23c Rag Carpet n Nc '
Choice designs in Tapestry and Body brussels
Ingram Art Squares. Felt Druggets
FLOOR OIL-CLOTHS, RUGS, &C., &c.
Remnants Ingram and Brussels Carpets marked
down to close out,
JOHNSON. GARNER CO.,
mo 636 Pa. ave-. ar Tth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
COLUMBIAN ORATOR"

COLUMBIAN ORATOR"
Dscourses grandiloquently upon the peculiar pecui
srlt1es OF partic uar Overcoat which he sells at 10
The Eagle seeks his eyre, and there far above the
common herd. with diRnifed mien and contemptuous
sence calmly Tazes upon the frantic. yet futile eff
ios OF AMBITIOUS sparrows to reach his proud perch
The house over which Adler (Ease) keeps watch and
ward sells: ~ ~
Fifteen Dollar Overcoats
at $9.75 each.
Overcoats worth Sixteen-snd a Half Dollars
at &1015 each.
Overcoats worth Eighteen Dollars
at $13.25 each.
Overcoats worth Twenty Dollars
at ga rs each
Overcosts worth Twenty two and-a- Half Dollars
at 1890 each.
Overcoats worth Twenty five Dollars
at $l6. rs each.
Overcoats worth Thirty Dollars
at $lS 10 each.
Overcoats worth Thirty five Dollars
at $40. as each
Overcoats at Thirteen-and Haf Dollars
at IS. IS each.
Overcoats worth Twelve Dollars
at 1915 each
Overcoats worth Ten Dollars
At 1851 each.
For Absolute Proof of the Above call at
VICTOR E. ADLER's
Ten Per Cent Clothing House.
UT and 929 9TH st. NV, corner Massachusetts, sve
Strictly One Price
Open Saturday until IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
sales Of Real Estate.

A. F. Barker has bought for 5000, Of Anna L.
Ford, sub lot 20, 50. 80, 20.0SXJ9.25 feet on the
southwest corner OF 18th street and Virginia
avenue southwest. Matte W. Brawner has bought
OF Fannie A. Moore, for $1,000, Basis feet Of
ground on the Piney Branch road oath street ex-
tendedD.
II. W. Coffin has bought OF s ID. Webb, for q, co.,
sub lot "a, so. 20, 1877 by 100, on street. between
I'D and 24th streets northwest. Julia b. Banks
has bought OF John IL. Gisburne. for g, 400, and
and streets northwest. g. +. Hardin ct al, trus-
tees, have bought Of T. r. Arnold for $4,000, lots
I and >, 91y, fronting S1 feet inches on street,
between 10Th and 18th streets southeast, extend
Ing TO the Eastern Branch, with the water prtvi-
legeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
The lsridirOm Dinner.

The monthly dinner Of the Gridiron Club was
given at Welckers on Saturday night. The menu
was one OF Welcker's best The speeches were
brief, but sparkled with flashes OF wit and
repartee ELECTED by the humorous and pointed
interruptions that all speakers are subjected to at
these dinners The speech Of DIR. Vow Thar Shee
In Chinese, and that OF Paul Blouet in French
were much enjoyed. The guests on the occasion
were senator German, Representatives Springer,
Grain and Catch1ngs; Delegates voorhees, and
smith, Paul BlOuet, DR.. Vow Thar Shee, of the
chinese Legation; Mr. johnson, statistician, Of
canada; Mr.. Meekins, Of the Baltimore american;
Z. w. Thompson, Berry wall OF New York; Mr..
G. w. Bennett, Mr.. Youmans, Surgeon General
Hamilton, Mr.. Richard Mansfield, and others. The
speech or Senator German, who was called up TO
apologize for being present, contained number
OF good hits at the newspaper press that were
fully appreciated. Music was furnished by quar-
and O'Brien.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
The BOughson bankruptcy Case.

MOTION 10 SET ASIDE THE DISCHARGE DISMISSED.
This mornlng, In the Court In General Term,
Chief Justice Bingham delivered the opinion In
the case or Horace Boughton, bankruptcy case,
on petition Of VIM ODonnell to set aside the dis
charge, dismlssing the petition with costs. Bough-
ton filed his petition in bankruptcy in 1876, and
In september, 1878, he was adJudged a bankrupt
and given discharge. The petitioner claimed
that Bonghton obtained the discharge through
fraud, In that he omitted In his list Of assets a
judgment for $500, furniture, and personal prop
erty. and In his schedule OF Indebtedness an obi
cation nj 81 900. The court held that the burden
~ proof was on the creditor, and that the testi-
nony would not justify the court In setting aside
The discharge, ana the petition was dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-11-28
Alexandria Affair,

reported
A MIscREANr CArruRED.-The police yesterday
negro man named Ben Cooley and lodged MIN IN
the station house. He Is charged with frp0upnt
ing the Mil lane near st. Johns chapel and there
exposing his person when women passed A few
days ago AessrS Frank Powers and Wlnfjeld War.
kins, OF West End, chased him Into q swami ana
"gunned" in the morass for him. but he e6ectusiv
concealed himself. IL was ascertained yesfertiayy
that he was hidden in West End house, and Ofyi
GERS Grady, simpson, and Franks soon had the
house surrounded and captured the miscreant. and
brought Nun into town under the one-mile law.
He was sent to jail this afternoon.
OLD LANDNARKs.-The last remnants of the
original Alexandria houses OF the I'd ward nave
recently disappeared They stood on the hin near
the rear Of Christ Church parsonage and nearly
opposite the jail. 1t has been said that they Were
OF Ease that preceded Christ Church and STOOD
near the Intersection OF Pitt and Queen Streets
The old houses were OF logs with weather hoand
Ing, and stood at least one hundred and thirty
years Ex-Alderman Downham has extended his
garden over the site and II Is now grass plot
December term this morning.-Mission ineetfnSs
were conducted to-day At Grace =. E church 6y
kev. GnDert T. Williams and Rev. DR.. Jas Gram.
mer. Rev. Mr.. Needham, with w. G. Stevenson "a
sosPei SINGER, conducted services at the Baptist
tention--A few herring have recently been
caught IN the Potomac below this city.-Tno
cnurch services here yesterday were OF more than
usual interest In Grace Episcopal church and the
napu.s c as The young mems sodAuty met Ct
OF Fairfax County has ordered soms road chsnses
70 make the approach TO the Dunn-L oring setfie-
ment more easy OF access nom Waahtn9t0n by -
Aiexandna county roadA
Railroad trains In Colorado are blocked by
heavy dfrla -